Lemon-Ginger Jasmine Rice Pilaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Fluffy jasmine rice cooked with fresh ginger and bright lemon zest for a fragrant, citrus-infused side dish. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, water, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the rinsed rice, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, then gently stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.